Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies Recipe

Introduction

These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies capture the warm, cinnamon-spiced flavors of classic Pop-Tarts in a soft, chewy cookie form. Perfect for cozy mornings or a nostalgic treat, they’re easy to make and irresistibly delicious with a simple sweet glaze on top.

Ingredients

• 2 Large eggs
• 3 7/8 cups Cake flour
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 3/4 cups Light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 1 1/2 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 tbsp Milk (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until smooth and well combined.
5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick, soft dough forms.
6. Step 6: Scoop large 2-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
7. Step 7: Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form thick discs.
8. Step 8: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
9. Step 9: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Step 10: Prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and a small pinch of cinnamon (optional) until smooth. The glaze should be thick but pourable.
11. Step 11: Drizzle or spread the glaze over cooled cookies and let it set for about 20 minutes before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Add 1 tsp maple syrup to the glaze for a deeper, richer flavor.
• Brown half the butter before mixing to give the cookies a nutty, caramelized taste.
• Try stuffing cookies with a spoonful of cinnamon sugar filling before baking for a surprise center.
• Mix cinnamon into the glaze for a marbled frosted effect.
• Make smaller cookies and drizzle with glaze for mini Pop-Tart bites.

Storage

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. You can freeze unglazed cookies for up to 2 months. To enjoy fresh, warm cookies, microwave for 6–8 seconds before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of cake flour?

Yes, but the cookies will be slightly denser. Cake flour keeps them extra soft and tender.

Can I chill the dough before baking?

Absolutely. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps make the cookies thicker and prevents them from spreading too much during baking.

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies Recipe

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These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies capture the nostalgic flavor of classic Pop-Tarts in a soft, chewy, and thick cookie form. Infused with warm cinnamon and brown sugar sweetness, and topped with a smooth glaze, they’re perfect for cozy moments or holiday cookie trays. Enjoy buttery, bakery-style comfort right from your own kitchen.

• Author: Rami
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 32 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 2 Large eggs

Dry & Flavoring Ingredients

• 3 7/8 cups Cake flour
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 3/4 cups Light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)

Dairy

• 1 1/2 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 tbsp Milk (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for baking.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Set this mixture aside.
3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and well combined, about 3 minutes.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the large eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
5. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and combine until a thick, soft dough forms.
6. Shape dough balls: Scoop large 2-tablespoon portions of dough, roll into smooth balls, and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Flatten cookies: Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form thick discs.
8. Bake cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft and chewy.
9. Cool cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
10. Prepare glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and a pinch of cinnamon (optional) until smooth and thick but pourable.
11. Glaze cookies: Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set for about 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Refrigerate cookies for up to 1 week to keep them fresh longer.
• Freeze unglazed cookies for up to 2 months; thaw and glaze when ready to serve.
• To warm cookies, microwave them for 6–8 seconds for that fresh Pop-Tart taste and feel.
• Variations include adding maple syrup to the glaze, browning half the butter for nutty flavor, stuffing cookies with cinnamon sugar filling, or making smaller bite-sized cookies.

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